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| |  | ODDS & ENDS / OTHER CULTURES | Home » » Archangel Michael Standing in Majesty Byzantine Wall Relief, Stone | | | | | | | Description: | | Adapted from an ancient original in the British Museum, London 525 - 550 A.D. Original was carved in ivory as half of a diptych from Constantinople in the Byzantine style. It shows the characteristics of classical art being adapted to a Christian message. Michael stands on several steps with a wreath overhead containing a cross. In one hand, he holds an orb with a cross on top. In his other hand, he holds a staff. The original previously displayed an inscription "Receive the suppliant before you, despite his sinfulness". More about Archangel Michael : His name means ìWho is as Godî. Michael ranks as the greatest of all angels whether in Jewish, Christian, or Islamic writings. He is Chief of the Order of Virtues, Chief of Archangels, Prince of the Presence, the Angel of Repentance, Righteousness, Mercy, and Sanctification: Also, Ruler of the 4th Heaven and Conqueror of Satan. It is Michael who will descend from heaven with ìthe Key to the Abyss and a great chain in his handî to ìbind the Satanic Dragon for 1000 yearsî (Revelation: 20:1). It is foretold in Daniel that when the world is once again in real trouble, Michael will reappear. Among the Dead Sea Scrolls there is one titled ìThe War of the Sons of Light against the Sons of Darknessî. Michael is called the ìPrince of Lightî. | | | Features: | |
• Size: 13 x 5.5 x .5
• Material: bonded stone
• Type: Precision Museum Store Company replica/reproduction wall plaque
• Weight: 5 lbs, ship wt: 8 lbs, ship box: 19x13x7
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 0.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 5.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 5.0 pounds |
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